Bihar Diwas: Patna, Bodh Gaya, Darbhanga, Nalanda and Other Top Cities in Bihar You Must Know About
By Team LatestlyMarch 22, 2022
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Patna
The capital city of Bihar, Patna, is an ancient city situated on the south banks of the River Ganga. Some of the notable tourist attractions are Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Mahavir Mandir, Padri Ki Haveli, and more.
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Patna
Among other notable tourist spots are Patna Museum, Golghar, Gandhi Maidan, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan and Buddha Smriti Park.
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Darbhanga
Darbhanga is the sixth-largest city of Bihar. Some of the places to see in the town are Darbhanga Fort, Shyama Mai Temple, Bela Palace, etc.
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Madhubani
The famous Madhubani paintings origin from this ancient city, which was carved from the old Darbhanga district in 1972.
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Nalanda
Nalanda was an ancient Mahavihara, a revered Buddhist monastery which also served as a renowned centre of learning, in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in India.
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Bodh Gaya
Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Bodh Gaya boasts of Mahabodhi Temple Complex, the Great Buddha statue, Bodhi Tree and so on.
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Gaya
Gaya is a holy city beside the Falgu River, known for 18th-century Vishnupad Mandir and Maa Mangla Gauri Mandir, a Shakti Peetha.
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Begusarai
Begusarai is famously known as the Industrial and Financial Capital of Bihar.
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Sasaram
In ancient time, Sasaram was a gateway of 'Vihar' to visit Gaya, Rajgir and Nalanda as Lord Buddha had passed through this way to be enlightened under Bodhi Tree.
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Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur is famous for its silk, along with many shrines and tourist sights. Kuppaghat Ashram, Mandar Parvat, and more are must-visit in Bhagalpur.
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Rajgir
Rajgir is an ancient city replete with monasteries, parks, holy sites and hot springs.
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Munger
Munger is a twin city and a Municipal Corporation situated in the Indian state of Bihar.